Adam Walter arrested by APD for lewd or lascivious acts on a minor

 

Adam Walter was arrested yesterday by Arcata Police Department for PC 288(a) lewd or lascivious acts on a minor.

DA has charged Walter with three felonies. Count 1 PC 288.5 (a) continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years. Count 2 PC 288. 3 (a) contacting a minor to commit a felony. Count 3 PC 664/288 (a) attempt to commit a lewd act on a child.

Alleged victim in Count 1 is John Doe. Alleged victim in Count 2 and 3 is Paul Doe.

8/19/25: Walter arraigned. Judge Kelly Neel set bail at $255,000. Conflict Counsel's office appointed.

8/20/25: Further arraignment. OR bail on 8/22; preliminary hearing 8/28.

Court minutes for both dates have additional details.

8/22/25: Retired Judge Christopher Wilson denied OR/supervised release; criminal protective order served. Preliminary hearing rescheduled for 10/6.

10/6/25: Preliminary hearing continued to 10/7 because no interpreters available. Defense says most likely continuance request tomorrow.

10/7/25: Preliminary hearing continued by defense to 12/11.